Western Governors agree: climate change is real, and we need info ~ @Wilderness

The Western Governors’ Association is hoping to take some common sense steps to prepare for the disruptions that come with climate change. The WGA has announced that it needs help from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency that is under attack from some Republicans in Congress. The WGA – represented predominantly by Republicans – signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the climate research that NOAA conducts – research that is vital for states to plan for the impacts of climate change. While this might not be a big deal in the grand scheme of things, the shift in the tone reflects attention to addressing problems rather than politicizing them. In spite of continuous attacks on NOAA’s climate science, including slashing funding for the program, these governors are telling Congress that they need the information that NOAA provides to k...